2015 Map of Sheepy Lake

About this map

Sheepy Lake and the surrounding wetlands dominate this 2015 study of the California-Oregon border region in Siskiyou County. The landscape is a complex network of managed water and natural basins, including Lower Klamath Lake and Indian Tom Lake, connected by the Klamath Strait Drain. Notable islands such as Otey Island and Sheepy Creek Island emerge from the water bodies, while the southern terrain rises sharply toward Mahogany Mtn and the wide plateau of Big Tableland. The transition from the aquatic environments of Lake Miller to the dry stretches of Oklahoma Flat illustrates the distinct local topography. Cultural markers like Oklahoma School Rd and Dorris Brownell Rd hint at the historical settlement and agricultural access points used by local families in this part of the Klamath Basin.